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Updated and enhanced, the second edition of this text provides both library students and practitioners with a thorough understanding of procedural and philosophical approaches in acquisitions management.Since the last edition of this text was published over a decade ago, library acquisitions practices have changed dramatically in response to economic and industry changes and the introduction and maturation of new technologies. An essential tool kit, this updated edition covers every aspect of current acquisitions management from organization of acquisitions departments to professional ethics.
The step-by-step guide takes you through acquisitions department activities from the beginning of the ordering process through making materials available to the public. You'll learn about the latest acquisitions systems, negotiating bids and RFPs, gifts and exchange, and decisions of permanence. In addition, the book provides expert guidance on relationships with vendors as well as on the publishing industry in general. Key among the updates to this second edition is information about major changes that have occurred recently, including what's new in integrated library systems, electronic resource management, and patron- and demand-driven acquisitions. An appendix offers a wealth of resources on topics related to acquisitions and includes a comprehensive glossary.
List of contents
ContentsIntroductionChapter 1: Organization of Acquisitions Departments Chapter 2: Navigating the Publishing IndustryChapter 3: Vendor Services: OutsourcingChapter 4: Acquisitions SystemsChapter 5: Acquiring Monographic ContentChapter 6: Acquiring Used and Antiquarian MaterialChapter 7: Acquiring Continuing and Electronic ResourcesChapter 8: Gift and Exchange ProgramsChapter 9: Selection and Evaluation: The Art of the RFPChapter 10: Decisions of PermanenceChapter 11: Professional EthicsChapter 12: Acquisitions as the Gateway: Selection, Discovery and DeliveryAppendix A: Automated Acquisitions SystemsAppendix B: Conferences and SeminarsAppendix C: Electronic Discussion ListsAppendix D: Internet Sites Related to AcquisitionsAppendix E: Journals Related to AcquisitionsAppendix F: OrganizationsAppendix G: Reference ToolsGlossaryIndex
About the author
Frances C. Wilkinson, EdD, MLS, is senior associate dean of the College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences and a professor of librarianship at the University of New Mexico.
Rebecca L. Lubas, MLIS, is associate dean of The Claremont Colleges Library where she works with Collection Services and Scholarly Communications, Information Resources, and Special Collections and Libraries.
Linda K. Lewis, MLS, is professor emerita of the University of New Mexico Libraries.
